| The Big Lie | |
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| Directed by | Rafael Gil |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | |
| Edited by | José Antonio Rojo |
| Music by | Jesús Guridi |
Production company | Aspa Producciones Cinematográficas |
| Distributed by | As Films |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
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